What is the cheapest way to get from Somerset to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Poole is to line 374 bus and line 376 bus and bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerset to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Lower Durston and arriving at Poole station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Car Park and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Poole. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Somerset to Poole?

The distance between Somerset and Poole is 98 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.

How do I travel from Somerset to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Somerset to Poole without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Somerset to Poole?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Somerset to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Poole bus from?

Somerset to Poole bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Lower Durston station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Poole train from?

Somerset to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Poole?

The best way to get from Somerset to Poole is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 374 bus and line 376 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Somerset to Poole bus arrive?

Somerset to Poole bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Crispin Hall station.

Where does the Somerset to Poole train arrive?

Somerset to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Poole is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Somerset to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2467+ hotels available in Poole.

Somerset to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, line 374 bus, and line 376 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
5h 15m
£42–89
Line 374 bus, line 376 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Durston to Crispin Hallbus 374
2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus Cr4
4. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus Cr4
5. Take the bus from Market Place to Poole stationbus X8
5h 42m
£12–18
Drive 65.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Poolecar 65.7 mi
1h 42m
£16–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
5h 48m
£22–43

Somerset to Poole by bus and train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Poole, England?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Poole via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Durston to Poole station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Car Park, and Market Place in around 5h 42m.

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